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Island Tower 1701 is a three-bedroom, three-bath condo with amazing gulf-front views on the east corner of the 17th floor. Located 0.4 miles west of Hwy. 59 in Gulf Shores. • Access to the gulf-front balcony from the living room and primary bedroom • Tile in the living room and luxury vinyl plank flooring in the bedrooms • The kitchen is fully equipped kitchen with everything that you need in your home away from home with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The dining room table seats six and there are four bar stools for additional seating. • There is a Keurig in the 2nd master suite • Full-size washer and dryer are inside the unit • The living area has a sofa sleeper • The primary bedroom has a king-size bed with a TV • The second bedroom has a queen-size bed with a TV • Third bedroom has a king-sized bunk bed with a TV. *Children six years or younger should not be permitted on the top bunk. • Wireless internet access is provided • Amenities include: Air Conditioning, BBQ Grill, Balcony, Beach, Beach Front, Boardwalk, Cable, Clothes Dryer, Coffee Maker, Communal Pool, Covered Parking, Covered Patio, Deeded Beach Access, Dishwasher, Disinfected, Elevator, Enhanced Cleaning, Gulf Facing Fitness Room, Heated Indoor Pool, Ice Maker, Internet/Wifi, Iron and Board, Kitchen, Laundry, Microwave, Outdoor Pool, Patio, Picnic Area, Private Balcony, Refrigerator, Satellite/Cable, Sauna, Self Check-In, Sundeck, TV, Washer/Dryer, Water View • No waiting in long lines for check-in or check-out with keyless entry! • Maximum of two cars allowed. • No boats, jet skis, trailers or recreational vehicles allowed on the property. • Minimum age to rent is 25. **Smoking is prohibited at the pools, fitness center, bbq area, lobby, elevators, stairwells, and common area walkways. The cigarette cans are not to promote smoking but to provide a place to discard the reminisce accordingly.

********************************************************************* Model Mayhem# 3593103 | SmugMug | Instagram ********************************************************************* MV Salish is a Kwa-di Tabil class ferry built at Todd Pacific Shipyards in Seattle, Washington for the Washington State Ferries. The vessel was put into service on July 1, 2011 on the Port Townsend-Coupeville (Keystone, Whidbey Island) route. The Salish served the Port Townsend-Coupeville run for the second summer in a row in 2012. In winter 2011 she spent about a week doing the inter-island run in the San Juans due to the MV Evergreen State being out of service. The Salish is a back-up vessel in the winter 2012–13 season that will come into service as needed when other ferries undergo maintenance. The Salish's design is based on that of the MV Island Home ferry that is owned by The Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority. The particular class has had some mechanical issues, causing some in Washington to question the use of the design. The Salish shares the design of its sister, the MV Chetzemoka. The design is somewhat unique for a Washington State Ferry, as the vessel has two elevators, multiple stair wells, and a smoke stack on the same side of the ferry, instead of being symmetrical, aside from having a single elevator on one side of a typical Washington State Ferry. This oddity in design, has given the vessels a pronounced 1 degree list, causing some to call the vessels "Eileen" (I lean). When the boat is loaded, the list is not noticeable. This vessel was used as an emergency replacement vessel on the well traveled Bremerton-Seattle run, during this time it was observed the overpowered and Diesel fuel hungry engines couldn't make the 16 knot speed they were designed for and could do at best 12.8 knots (earning the nickname M/V slowish) resulting in major travel delays on top of the reduced capacity one would expect from this small vessel. The Kwa-di Tabils are also the first "smaller scale" vessel to allow access to the "Texas Deck", the area on top of the vessel between pilot houses. Only the Super Class, Jumbo Class, and Jumbo Mark II Class ferries allow such access. The Kwa-di Tabil's are also the first vessel in the Washington State Ferries fleet to have a mezzanine deck, between the main passenger cabin and the car deck, which on one side is primarily configured to hold bicycles (instead of them being relegated to the car deck), and the other simply for passengers. These mezzanine decks are not connected, except via the main passenger cabin, allowing for a 15 feet 10 inches clearance in the center of the vessel. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Salish www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries

Welcome to Tobacco 406! Hosted by iTrip Vacations Nashville Renovated Civil War Era Tobacco Warehouse. Skylounge Right Down the Hallway. Guest-Only Workout Room and Small Lap Pool - Perfect for Cooling Off! NEIGHBORHOOD: ☆ Speakeasy for 1865 guests for those who seek an easygoing, chill, yet bold environment to celebrate their visit to Nashville, Tn is now open! This exclusive high-end club/bar is just an elevator ride away! Located right in the 1865 Tobacco Barn Warehouse. ☆ The 1865 Development is a historic and semi-industrial area with an oil company and a slow, quiet train service occasionally running adjacent to the house. We are in a no blow zone - which makes it illegal for the conductor to sound the horn UNLESS there is imminent danger actually on the track. Despite the activity, guests will find the gated development charming, laid back, and inviting. 1865 is minutes from Broadway, where you can dance the night away in Nashville’s legendary honky tonks. Experience the phenomenal acoustics at The Ryman, or head over to The Gulch for breathtaking art deco views and a farm-to-table meal at The 404 Kitchen. The property is located between the 28th Avenue connector to the West End and Marathon Village, allowing easy access to Nashville’s most famous landmarks. There are several cafes, restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues within walking distance or a short drive. With a stay here, Nashville and its history are at your fingertips. SPACE: Upon entry, you’ll be pleased to discover that modern furniture is blended with the 150-year-old structure to create a dreamy, comfortable stay with an emphasis on bespoke design. Arched windows on the exterior wall illuminate the light in the open-concept living space. The living room provides ample seating, a brand new comfy chaise lounge sofa, and smart TV. The kitchen highlights a full suite of stainless steel appliances and everything you may need to whip up a delicious meal from home. Additional small appliances such as a coffee maker, blender, and toaster are also available for your convenience. A dining table for 6 is central to the kitchen and can be used for extra prep space. The apartment sleeps up to 10 guests comfortably between 3 bedrooms and the full sofa sleeper in the living room. Each space is fully furnished with luxe linens to ensure everyone has a restful stay. Bedroom #1 is configured with a King bed Bedroom #2 is configured with a Queen bed and a Twin bed Bedroom #3 is configured with two Queen beds There is also an additional chaise lounge sofa in the living room. Two full bathrooms in the home are fully stocked to serve guests. Bathroom #1 has a shower/tub combo, and Bathroom #2 features a stand-up shower. The 1865 amenity building offers an intimate self-service bar, plunge pool, gas grills, fire pit, and private lobby. The top-floor observation deck with outdoor seating has a great view. Guests are welcome to enjoy the shared space as desired. THINGS TO NOTE: - A stackable washer/dryer is available for guest use - The unit is located on the 4th floor. Elevators are available - The complex is close to a railway; thus, trains may be occasionally heard PARKING: • Free parking is available within the 1865 gated development so you can bring your car and use it to explore the local area. ACCESS: • Automated keyless entry • Guests have 24/7 access to the entire home via the door keypads. Keypad codes will be sent to the guest before check-in. NOTABLES: • This home comes with a custom digital guidebook that provides hundreds of dollars in savings from other local businesses • We have noise monitoring technology installed inside the home. Please note the technology does not record audio of any kind, it only alerts us when noise levels are unusually high. We take respect for our home and our neighbors and our community very seriously. NEARBY RESTAURANTS & BARS: • Swett's Restaurant • Avo • The Sandbar • M.L. Rose • Hall's Chophouse • Jack's Bar-B-Que ATTRACTIONS: • Germantown ~ 2.5 miles • The Gulch ~ 2 miles • Music Row ~ 1.5 miles • Downtown Broadway ~ 1.8 miles • Top Golf ~ 3 miles • Nissan Stadium ~ 2.5 miles • Bicentennial Park ~ 2.5 miles • Sounds Stadium ~ 2 miles • Bridgestone Arena ~ 2 miles • Midtown/Vanderbilt ~ 0.8 miles • 12 South ~ 3.5 miles • Nashville Airport ~10 miles VENUES: • Marathon Music Works ~ 1 mile • Ascend Amphitheater ~ 3.4 miles • Grand Ole Opry ~ 13 miles • Opryland ~ 13 miles • Ryman Auditorium ~ 2 miles ABOUT US: We are a professional vacation rental team based in Nashville. Our goal is to ensure a top-notch and seamless experience for the thousands of guests we get to host each year. Each of our homes is meticulously cleaned and prepared before your arrival. We're available 24/7 if you need us. Cheers to good people hosting amazing guests! Together, let's create unforgettable Nashville memories for you! Metro STR Permit 20220followedby63167

*contains affiliate links Wowzers, it’s that time already. The season toy-makers have been dreaming of and bloggers feel compelled to write about. You guessed it, I’m doing it too. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been carefully listening to the trends and seeing what are the most sought-after gifts for this Holiday season. I even asked a few of the people working in my local toy shop to hear their predictions. I may, or may not have had a word with the Big Man in the North Pole, but that would be telling. So, without further faffing, here are the top 20 trending toys for Christmas 2021. Oh, and by the way – any toys that arrive on my desk get donated to a local charity for kids who need a little extra under the tree this season. LOL Surprise OMG Sunshine Gurl Fashion Doll – Dress Up Doll Set with 20 Surprises for Girls and Kids UNBOX 20 SURPRISES including LOL Surprise OMG Series 4.5 fashion doll Sunshine Gurl! RUNWAY READY: Sunshine Gurl has stunning features and perfectly styled hair. She is articulated for tons of poses. Plus, she’s the big sister to fan favorite LOL Surprise character, Dawn! FIERCE FASHIONS: Dress Sunshine Gurl in her fierce fashions and fabulous accessories. Pro Tip: Hands are removable for easy dressing. PACKAGE BECOMES PLAYSET: The doll’s package becomes reusable playset with a dressing room, making this toy for both girls and boys even better. OPPOSITES 4 EVA: LOL Surprise OMG Series 4.5 dolls are opposites. Collect both Sunshine Gurl and Moonlight B.B.! PAW Patrol, Movie Ultimate City 3ft. Tall Transforming Tower with 6 Action Figures, Toy Car, Lights and Sounds TRANSFORMING RESCUE RAMP: Pull the handle down to extend the tower’s ramp! Launch vehicles (Chase included, other toy cars sold separately) down the ramp – it lights up at launch, just like in the Paw Patrol movie! 3FT. TALL PAW PATROL TOWER: This PAW Patrol toy is the tallest tower yet and is packed with places to play and exciting features to discover! 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Western Canada’s mountain National Parks has some gorgeous scenery, with stunning peaks, glaciers, lakes and rivers. Within a couple hours drive of the Rockies, Calgary is the perfect jumping-off point to access the amazing scenery and activities that can be found along this circular route. There is much to discover as you head off to explore areas in both Alberta and British Columbia. Plan for a week, or a month, depending on how much you would like to experience as you travel.[adinserter block="4"][adinserter block="15"]Total Distance: ~1710 kmsDrive Time without stops: ~23 hoursImportant: If you are planning to camp, be aware of fire bans. Depending on the type of ban, open fires like campfires and charcoal barbeques may not be allowed in all-day use areas, picnic sites, and backcountry campgrounds. Alberta Fire Bans; British Columbia Fire Bans Check Parks Canada Bulletins & Road Closures (links given under each park). Road Conditions - B.C. & Alberta Get Parks Canada Discovery Pass ($139.40 for up to 7 people in a vehicle, valid for a year with unlimited admission) for your trip instead of a day pass/admission (~$20 per day).You may like: Saskatchewan National Parks Road Trip: Grasslands National Park to Prince Albert National ParkCalgary[caption id="attachment_191125" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Credit: Michael/Flickr (Scenic Lookout)[/caption]If you are flying into Calgary or driving in from another area, you will want to take a day to explore the city before getting into a rental car, or rental RV to head off on your adventure. Calgary is home to a lot of fun activities and sights, so if you only have one day, you might have a hard time choosing what to do. With more than a million people residing in the city, it is the largest in the province of Alberta and has a plethora of places to stay – both hotels and nearby campgrounds – as well as an incredible variety of places to eat. One Day Tour of Calgary Downtown Calgary Walking TourRaft the Elbow or Bow Rivers – A fantastic way to pass a full day or part of a summer day. If you don’t have your own equipment or need a ride, it’s easy to rent through Lazy Day Raft Rentals, Rapid Rent Outlaw Sports, or the Paddle Station.The Calgary Zoo – Located right near the downtown core, this zoo is by far one of the best things to see in the city. The Zoo is home to nearly 1,000 creatures across 119 species, and their mission is to become Canada’s leader in wildlife conservation. 210 St. George's Drive NE, CalgaryThe Calgary Tower – Another one of the top sites in the city, the Tower is the perfect place to get a bird’s eye view of the city and the distant mountains. This 190.8-meter free standing observation tower offers a chance to grab a bite to eat in the Sky 360 Restaurant and Lounge, or stand on the Observation Deck to see a panoramic view. 101 9 Ave SW, CalgaryHeritage Park – This is another all-day activity, just fifteen minutes outside of downtown. For history buffs, this is a perfect place to learn all about the history of Calgary and Western Canada. Enjoy the fully operational steam engine train, horse-drawn wagon rides, different daily activities and the Gasoline Alley Museum featuring some vintage cars. 1900 Heritage Dr SW, CalgaryHike Nosehill Park – An excellent way to stretch your legs right in the city, Nosehill Park gives you views of not only the city skyscrapers but also the mountains in the distance. With about 11 square kilometers to explore, there are plenty of trails (60 kilometres worth) to discover here.More Ideas: Ideas for a Weekend Trip to CalgaryCalgary to Waterton Lakes National Park[caption id="attachment_201645" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Credit: The Fort Museum of the NWMP and First Nations Interpretive Centre[/caption]Once you have had your fill of the city, it will be time to hit the highway.High RiverTravelling south on Highway 2, there are nice little prairie towns to pass through as your drive. Just (approximately) 45 minutes outside of the city (depending on where you are starting from), you will come across the charming town of High River. This little town is famous for being used for many movie and television sets, and is a great first stop for a walk around. Take a self-guided historic walking tour to get an idea of how the town started.NantonThe next potential stop heading south is the small town of Nanton. Even though this town is home to only about 2,000 residents, there are two important sites here that you may want to check out, not to mention the interesting shops. Ten of the Best Things to Do on Your Trip to Nanton View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nanton Chamber of Commerce (@visitnanton)Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre - No visit to the town would be complete without some time spent learning the importance and significance of grain elevators in the province. 2119 19 Avenue, NantonBomber Command Museum of Canada - This museum all started with a Lancaster bomber that was used during the Second World War. It is one of only a few Lancasters in the world with a working engine. Along with the Lancaster, you’ll also find other aviation artifacts, art and souvenirs in this interesting museum. 1659 21 Ave., Nanton[adinserter block="1"][adinserter block="15"]The Candy Store – No stop in Nanton would be complete without stocking up on candy for your road trip and this store has it all, including ice cream in freshly made waffle cones. Calgary locals will already know about this sweet spot, as it is famous in this area. Go through to the back and discover the attached antiques store. 2131 20 St., NantonSentimental Journey Antiques – Nanton is well known for being a great place to shop for antiques, so if this is your thing, then take some time to check out this shop (just one of many). This shop is a cornerstone of Nanton’s Antique Walk. The Keeley Building, which was built in 1909 as a hardware store and meeting space is now a place to find interesting antiques on the main floo,r in the basement, through the maze of rooms upstairs and out back in a storage shed. 1901 20 Ave., Nanton Fort MacleodIt seems as if the drives are short between destinations, and it’s true, the next town to take a break in is Fort Macleod, less than an hour down the road. Originally named Macleod, this town was founded as a North-West Mounted Police barracks, and is named in honour of Colonel James Macleod. The best reason to stop here is for a visit to The Fort Museum. It tells the history and story of why the NWMP were stationed here - to protect Canadian sovereignty in the West and squelch the illegal American whisky trade. The Fort offers interesting historic displays as well as live performances during the tourism season. 219 25 St, Macleod.FYI: Since this article concentrates on mountain National Parks, we have not added most of the in-between places to the road trip. See 15 Day Alberta Road Trip for more details.Waterton Lakes National Park[caption id="attachment_201646" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Credit: knnku/Flickr[/caption]From here you will travel an hour and fifteen minutes to the incredible Waterton Lakes National Park, located along the very southern border of Alberta. Bordering Montana, this National Park is a place where you can easily lose yourself. Hiking, boating, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping and more is all to be found here. Travel the highways and byways in the Park to discover the beauty of the area and the abundant flora and fauna. There are hotels and campgrounds to stay a night or two, and interesting places to eat and shop in the town of Waterton, located within the Park. Don’t forget to purchase your Park Pass, and if you are planning on fishing, stop by and get a Park fishing license.Waterton Lakes - Parks Canada - Bulletins & Notices; Road ClosuresAkamina Parkway - This lovely drive takes you from the townsite of Waterton to the shores of Cameron Lake. Plenty of photo ops wait for you along the route, as well as historic stops and lots of trailheads if you feel inclined to walk awhile. Cameron Lake has an interpretive exhibit, along with a pretty trail that follows the western shore. From the town, follow signs for the Parkway.Cameron Falls - This is one of the easiest waterfalls to visit as it is right beside the road. This is probably the most photographed place in the entire park, so be prepared to see a lot of other visitors around. There are interesting information panels to explain the topography and history of the area, as this is the oldest rock found in the entire Rockies. The falls are lit up at night, so this also makes a great place for an evening stroll.Waterton Scenic Cruise - The scenic cruises are approximately one hour and fifteen minutes long and depart at various times of the day. There is usually a 10 am photography cruise, a couple of afternoon departures, and a 6 pm wildlife cruise. It is a good idea to book ahead as there are limited spaces.Red Rock Trail to Blakiston Falls – Travel the Red Rock Parkway and take a bit of time to enjoy the site at the end – the Red Rock Canyon. This gorgeous red walled canyon is a unique area to explore. There is a loop trail that is just under 3-kilometers long and will take you to Blakiston Falls if you want to explore further than the canyon. Otherwise, take some time to stick your feet in the water and enjoy the sunshine while you explore the canyon area.Enjoy Afternoon Tea - In the traditional British style, the Prince of Wales Hotel offers up an excellent way to spend the afternoon with stunning views of Waterton Lake, along with yummy pastries, sandwiches and a selection of teas. The hotel itself is a historic property built in 1927 and well worth a visit.Waterton Lakes to Pincher CreekPincher CreekA short half hour driving north of Waterton National Park brings you to the small town of Pincher Creek. This is where the prairies meet the mountains, and is a beautiful setting for your day’s activities. There are a couple of interesting sites here, if you are interested in the history of the area. Check out the Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village, where you can experience a fun pioneer village with a great collection of churches, commercial buildings and homes from the late 1800’s. This gives you a chance to see what life was like when the southwest was transitioning into cattle ranches and industrial areas. This site is located at 1037 Bev McLachlin Drive. It’s right in town, so convenient to visit as you travel this route.https://www.instagram.com/p/COTAj_tLiR5/You might also want to visit the Lebel Mansion, also located right in town at 696 Kettles Street. Originally a home, then a hospital, this fantastic historical building now hosts the Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek. It is dedicated to cultivating creativity in southwest Alberta, and is home to an art gallery and gift shop featuring local artists and artisans. The crown jewel here may be the gardens though, as the phenomenal rose garden here has an incredible 55 varieties of roses!  Another half hour heading west towards Crowsnest Pass will take you to the breathtaking Lundbreck Falls. Located right off the Crowsnest Highway, this waterfall is an easy access for those who would like a beautiful view without much effort, or if you don’t want to take too much time at this stop.https://www.instagram.com/p/CEMwIg4gHtW/This 12-foot drop waterfall is gorgeous at any time of year, but of course as the summer wanes on you may find that it gushes a little less. You can easily view the falls from the observation platform, or if you are a bit more adventurous, head down on the hike to the bottom to get an up close and personal look at the rushing waters. There is also a small campground in the Provincial Recreation Area if you want to spend the night.There are two interesting stops just down the road from here, in fact within a ten-minute drive. The first is the strange tree that garners a lot of attention from passersby – The Burmis Tree. This now dead, but still famous tree, is about 700 years old. Stop for a moment and read the information panel, the history here is quite interesting.Your second potential stop is the Leitch Colleries Provincial Historic Site. This site was an ambitious, entrepreneurial venture which never worked out. Due to the long stretching effects of a massive strike, the loss of major customers and the start of World War I, the mining company that built the beautiful structures and community here ended in financial ruin. There are interpretive guides to take you around the site and answer any questions you may have.https://www.instagram.com/p/BzBygeBJfsW/The Bellevue Underground Coal Mine is the next stop that we recommend as a must visit in this area. A short 15-minute highway drive will take you into the town of Bellevue, where the mine is located at 2531 213 Street. In 1961, this coal mine took its last load out, after being open since 1903.There is an interesting history here that you may not be aware of – the history of a communist community in Alberta, along with the mean business of mining. Now, you can visit with a local miner as a guide, to hear the stories and background of this dark place. Beware, the mine is reputed to be haunted!Crowsnest PassThere are so many places to see in Crowsnest Pass that it is only a short distance from one place to another. We suggest staying at least one night in the Pass to get the most out of your experience here.https://www.instagram.com/p/CR2gdmvtzWB/The next destination along this beautiful highway is the important Frank Slide Historic Site. On April 29th, 1903, a horrific event happened which devastated the Crowsnest Pass area and killed 90 people. This historic site will give you the opportunity to learn all about the slide, how and why it happened, and the people and mining community that were affected. Spend some time at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre viewing their new multimedia exhibits before taking a walk through the debris field to appreciate the scale of the boulders that tumbled across the valley.[adinserter block="6"][adinserter block="15"]If you have time, and the energy, to hike Turtle Mountain, you will end up with phenomenal views from the top of the slide area. The hike itself is just over 6 kilometers return, with an elevation gain of 900 meters but will reward you with incredible views of the slide and the surrounding area. The parking for Turtle Mountain is located at the end of a gravel road near 134 Street and 15 Avenue in Blairmore, just 5 minutes down the road from the Frank Slide Historic Site.To get there, turn left onto 129 Street from Highway 3. Take a left at 19th Avenue, then right on 132nd Street; 132nd will turn into 15 Ave. At the T-intersection, turn right. 1 block later, take a right onto the dirt road across from the cul-de-sac. Follow it for about half a kilometre to the parking area at the top of a rise. Yellow markers painted at the base of the cliffs just past the parking area indicate the trailhead.Blairmore is also a great place to spend a night camping. Check out the Lost Lemon Campground, named after Frank Lemon, who killed his partner, Blackjack, shortly after they struck gold. The local legend says that Lemon spent the rest of his life slightly crazy after murdering his friend. Enjoy the beauty of the area from this campground, which even has an outdoor pool to enjoy during the summer months.Crowsnest Pass to ColemanOtherwise, continue travelling west on the highway to Coleman and the Crowsnest Museum.The Crowsnest Museum, located in downtown Coleman, is a great place to learn the story of Crowsnest Pass. Their exhibit spaces are set up as rooms, so you can enjoy a Mining Room, a General Store and Blacksmith Shop, a Pioneer Room, a Military/Police Gallery, a Wildlife Room and one more room with changing exhibits.https://www.instagram.com/p/CMenKXyhX5G/If you don’t want to stop at the museum, the town of Coleman itself is almost living history. Take a self-guided tour of downtown – a National Historic Site lined with miners’ cottages and the original buildings that once housed a hotel, mercantile store, grocers, theatre and boarding house. Since you are in Coleman anyway, stop for a snack at the Cinnamon Bear Café and Bakery, located at 8342 20 Avenue.If you are into hiking, check out the nearby Star Creek Falls hike. It’s only 1.6 kilometers, so you should be able to complete it in about half an hour. As well, there is only an elevation gain of about 110 meters. The trail will take you to a lovely view of the falls and an incredible canyon. Check the hike link for driving directions to the starting point.This is also an excellent area to spend some time fly fishing. If you don’t have your own gear, or are new at the sport, you can book a guided experience with a local company - Crowsnest Café & Fly Shop – located right in Coleman.Coleman to SparwoodContinuing on, you are going to make your way into the province of British Columbia and the next stop, which is Sparwood.You will probably want to take at least a minute or two to stop in Sparwood for a picture with the Terex Titan. This immense truck was built by General Motors of Canada in 1974, and weighs a mind-boggling 350 tonnes, which makes it a great roadside attraction.https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo6uwX3HXNM/If you happen to be passing through on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday through July or August, you can also partake of a mine tour here. You do need to book ahead of time though, so call the number listed to make your reservation. Pop into the Visitor’s Center to get all the information on a self-guided or guided walking tour of the town as well, as there are many murals and tons of mining equipment located throughout.Sparwood to FernieA short twenty-minute drive will take you to the lovely town of Fernie. Fernie is famous for its skiing and powder conditions during the winter, but is also a fantastic summer destination. The stunning scenery that surrounds the town makes it a perfect place to hang out for a couple of days and experience the outdoor activities. The following is only a short list of what can be found to do in and around town.Discover the Town History - Start off by exploring the historic downtown area, with a self-guided walk, and stops at all the interesting boutique stores and yummy restaurants.Go Fishing - Discover your love of fishing with day trips or multiday outings on lakes or rivers with professional guides that know all the best places and secret spots to catch! Enjoy the whir of the reel, the challenge of the catch, and the peace of the mountains.Go Hiking at Island Lake – The pristine wilderness of the area beckons those who are craving the quiet of the outdoors. Grab your hiking boots to enjoy one of the many trails in the Island Lake area, there is 7,000 acres of wilderness to explore here.Go Whitewater Rafting – The Elk River provides the perfect opportunity to get wet and wild! With more than 25 years of experience, this company can give you the once in a lifetime experience that you are looking for.Take a Scenic Chairlift Ride – Fernie Alpine Resort offers up the chance to ride up their chairlift during the summer months, in order to get a bird’s eye view of the area. Don’t miss the chance to sit back and soak in the scenery as the chair lifts you up and away. Once you get to the top there are several trails to enjoy before heading back down. 5339 Fernie Ski Hill RoadFernie to Fairmont Hot SpringsElko: The next place that you will come across is the junction town of Elko. Located at the junction of two major scenic highways (Highway 93 and Crowsnest Highway 3), the town sits in the valley of the gorgeous surrounding mountains. The Akamina-Kishinena Provincial Park to the southeast of Elko, together with Waterton Lakes National Park, which you have already visited, and Glacier National Park in Montana, form the Crown of the Continent, a combination of biological, geological, and climatic factors that occurs nowhere else in North America.This is where you will start heading northwest along Highway 3, towards Fort Steele.https://www.instagram.com/p/CL2QYP_L6GL/Fort Steele: You will definitely want to plan to spend some time in Fort Steele, as the Heritage Park is the perfect place to step back in time to experience what life was like here in times previous. This living history museum is run by a not-for-profit and has 98 incredible structures that have been preserved, maintained or renovated to their original splendor for your enjoyment.https://www.instagram.com/p/CDFkS-NJNJM/For an outdoor experience not too far up the road, you can head next to Wasa Lake Provincial Park, which has the warmest waters to swim in the Kootenays. There is camping, fishing, hiking, cycling and boating opportunities to experience here, so if you are no hurry, you can spend a night or two and soak up some sunshine and fresh air.https://www.instagram.com/p/CRnR9rhjIdd/Shortly up the road, you will come across another lovely warm lake that is popular with windsurfers and paddlers. Columbia Lake Provincial Park offers visitors three kilometers of undeveloped beach area, or for those who want a little more activity, there is excellent fishing here for mountain whitefish, burbot, kokanee, rainbow trout, bull trout and cutthroat trout. There is no camping available at this park, but it’s close enough to Fairmont Hot Springs that there are other accommodations available nearby.Fairmont Hot Springs[caption id="attachment_201647" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Credit: Adam Jones/Flickr[/caption]Tucked into the valley between the Purcell Mountain Range and the Rockies, Fairmont Hot Springs has a plethora of outdoor activities to keep you busy while visiting. Of course, the highlight of any stop here is a soak in the hot springs themselves. There are plenty of choices for accommodations and campgrounds here as well, so you can spend a night or two exploring the area.Fairmont Hot Springs Resort – Home to the largest natural hot springs in Canada, soak away your worries and stresses while you gaze through the steam at stunning panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains. The Resort includes the hotel, a ski hill, three golf courses, a spa, seven restaurants, a campground, RV resort and the two hot-springs pools, so there is pretty much everything you need. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fairmont Hot Springs Resort (@fairmonthotspringsresort)Hike Hoodoo Trail – You need about an hour to complete this lovely, scenic hike. Take the time to walk to the top of the legendary sandstone cliffs that are a striking landmark along the highway south of Fairmont Hot Springs.Fairmont Float - Spend a lazy afternoon floating down the Columbia River on a self-guided experience. If you bring your own tube, it’s free. Otherwise, you can rent one at the local gas station. It’ll take anywhere from two to three hours to complete. The river typically flows at a sedate pace, so it’s safe for the whole family. Just make sure to bring life jackets for the young ones. Ask at the gas station or at the Resort for directions to the start point, and don’t forget you will need two vehicles for this activity.[adinserter block="1"][adinserter block="15"]Mineral Mountain Ziplines - Prepare to take flight on the joyride of a lifetime as you glide effortlessly through forest canopies and across Fairmont Creek. The six zipline course provides a thrilling combination of speed, height, and distance—all while capturing the sights of the Hoodoos, Columbia Lake, and the valley below.Fairmont Hot Springs to Invermere About twenty minutes down the road from Fairmont, you will find the beautiful little town of Invermere. Even though this stunning area is one of the best places to visit, you will find fewer tourists here than in other places, as it hasn’t quite been discovered yet. Take the opportunity to explore and enjoy.https://www.instagram.com/p/CRo608-MHur/James Chabot Provincial Park – With a large sandy beach, this provincial park is located on Windermere Lake, a lovely place to spend a warm day. Just remember that on hot days you should get there early to get a parking place.Swansea Mountain Recreation Site – Bikers will find a wide variety of intermediate to advanced downhill trails to enjoy in this recreation site.Copper Point Golf Club - One of the newest championship courses in the area, this is a natural, lay-of-the-land route with numerous ‘classic’ elements, such as roughly hewn bunkers and excellent use of existing hills and ravines. The pristine setting, new on-site luxury resort, beautiful conditions, unparalleled service, impressive clubhouse and complete amenities – not to mention the spectacular views of the Kootenay Rockies from nearly every hole, will make you want to stay all day.Invermere to Radium Hot Springs[caption id="attachment_201649" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Credit: Parks Canada[/caption]Around every corner you will find a place to explore, and Dry Gulch Provincial Park is the next one down the road. This little cozy campground is great for those who want to stay a night or two in the area, as it is in the perfect position for a base. As well you can find Valley Zipline Adventures across the highway, and Radium Hot Springs just down the road.Radium Hot Springs is just one of the many gems found in the Kootenay Rockies, and there is plenty for outdoor lovers to enjoy here. Of course, the Radium Hot Springs Pools are the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere as you enjoy the naturally heated mineral waters. Stop in at the Visitor’s Center to get some information on the area from their great interpretive displays, or ask one of the staff about the nearby hiking or biking trails, such as Olive Lake or Sinclair Canyon Trails. If you are looking for an incredible place to stay that will allow you to experience all sorts of adventure activities, such as hiking, biking, or rafting, along with beautiful accommodations in a peaceful wilderness setting, you will find the eco-friendly Nipika Mountain Resort just 32 kilometers away from Radium.Kootenay National Park[caption id="attachment_201648" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Credit: Parks Canada[/caption]Parks Canada - Bulletins & NoticesWhen you are ready to continue on your journey, make sure to stop at the Kootenay Valley Viewpoint, which is a jaw-dropping stop on your way through Kootenay National Park. Here, if you want, just grab some pictures of the breathtaking views of the Mitchell and Vermilion Mountain ranges, or, if you are feeling more adventurous, head out on the Cobb Lake Trail, which should take you about an hour round trip.https://www.instagram.com/p/CRpCTNZhKOB/You are now travelling in Kootenay National Park, which boasts some of the finest wilderness in the mountains, along with a plethora of hiking, biking and wildlife viewing opportunities. There are many day use areas throughout the National Park, as well as a multitude of trails to explore. Just remember, there are no hotels available in Kootenay National Park, so plan to stay in Radium Hot Springs or in Lake Louise or Banff, if you are not camping.Banff National Park[caption id="attachment_201650" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Credit: Destination Canada[/caption]You are going to bypass the town and glacier lake of Lake Louise for the moment – don’t worry, you will be coming back this way - and instead head to the town of Banff, to explore and discover this famous mountain town and the lovely surrounding area. The peaks of Mt. Rundle and Mt. Cascade dominate the skyline here and the quaint main throughfare provides you with plenty of choices for shops and restaurants. There are campgrounds in town, and an incredible number of hotels to choose from, but you will probably want to book in advance, as summer months can be very busy. A Concise Guide for Planning a Trip to Banff National Park, Alberta Parks Canada - Bulletins & NoticesBanff Upper Hot Springs –This popular spot offers a large pool to soak in, with fantastic views and is open year-round. This is the chance to soak your travel weary bones for awhile.Bow Falls – This is a must-see while in the area. A short trail will take you to some nice lookout areas, but if you can’t walk, or don’t want to, you can still get some great pics from the banks of the river itself.Banff Gondola – Head up to the top of Sulphur Mountain on the Gondola to get the best views of the area. There is an interpretive center, a restaurant on site, and boardwalk areas outside to complete the experience.[adinserter block="1"][adinserter block="15"]Lake Minnewanka – Just 5 kms from Banff, this lake is the second longest in the Rockies, and its scenery will make you want to stay all day. Take a cruise to enjoy the waters.Banff Springs Golf Course - Amateurs and professionals alike are constantly amazed by the challenging course here. From hole design to optical illusions created by the surrounding mountains, this is a delightful way to spend some time on the links.You have already experienced the short drive between Banff and Lake Louise, but you can take the old highway and have a chance to see a lot more. There is an amazing spot to visit here – Johnston’s Canyon. Instead of heading down the faster-divided highway, travel on Highway 1A, which cuts off from the main highway just a short while after you have left the town of Banff. Watch for the signs.Highway 1A gives you an opportunity to see a lot more wildlife and scenic views which are easy to pull over and take pictures of. The canyon is a popular site for both locals and travellers, so the earlier you can get there in the day the better. To really see anything here you do need to hike up the well-worn trail to the lower falls. The incredible views of the canyon and the rushing waters, not to mention the lovely trail through the trees, will provide you with some beautiful pictures and fantastic memories. If you are looking for a longer, less travelled path, you can continue up to the upper falls, which are gorgeous, but the trail is a bit steeper. There is also a small restaurant and gift shop here that are open during the summer season. The trail is open year-round but slippery during the spring and fall months.https://www.instagram.com/p/CRpKLDcsOsl/ Of course, the iconic Lake Louise is the next major stop along this route (although we are sure you have found many places to stop and have fun along the highway). The town has accommodations such as hotels and motels, along with campgrounds throughout the area, or splurge and stay a night at the famous, historic Chateau Lake Louise, located right on the stunningly blue green glacier lake. It would be impossible for us to list everything to do in the area here, so these suggestions are just some of the highlights. 20 Things to Do in and Around Lake Louise During SummerHike the Teahouse – This tea house takes a bit of effort to get to, as it is a hike, or a horse ride up the side of a mountain next to the Chateau Lake Louise. This is a very popular route, but that doesn’t mean that everyone should do it. There are multiple places along the route to stop to catch your breath and take in the views of the surrounding mountains and the stunning, famous Lake, which appears below you as you climb. The journey is worth it, as you get to sip your tea (100 varieties available) and have a snack at a tea house that has been in place since 1905.Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola – The incredible views from the gondola allow you to relax as you travel up to the top – keep your eyes out for grizzly bears and other animals, this is a good area to see them in, and all from the safety of your gondola! There is a Wildlife Interpretive Center to learn more about the local wildlife, a variety of hiking trails, great food options and even a gift shop to explore.Moraine Lake - One of the most popular glacier lakes in Banff National Park, this lake is in the gorgeous Valley of the 10 Peaks. The alpine lake is a wild turquoise blue fed by glacier melt and once graced Canada’s twenty-dollar bill. Hike one of the many trails, paddle on the lake or enjoy a meal. There is limited parking here, so we recommend parking at the overflow lot and taking the shuttle. Enjoy Afternoon Tea - If you are not interested in walking, or horseback riding up to one of the other Tea Houses, you can partake of this English tradition right inside the Fairmont Chateau. This is the most stunning place to enjoy an afternoon tea service as the dining room looks out onto the iconic Lake. https://www.fairmont.com/lake-louise/dining/afternoon-tea/Yoho National Park[caption id="attachment_201623" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Credit: Ge BomfimSilva/Flickr[/caption]You will want to spend a night or two in the Lake Louise area, because you can use it as a jumping off point to also explore the nearby Yoho National Park. This area is stunningly beautiful and well worth a day or two of exploring if you want to experience more of the wilderness. The Park boasts towering rock walls, spectacular waterfalls and twenty-eight peaks over 3,000 metres in height. The word “Yoho” is a Cree expression of awe and wonder and you won’t have to ask why the Park is named that. Hike, canoe, climb, fish, take a guided tour to see some fossils (some of the oldest and most complex in the world, by the way), view wildlife, or simply sit in one of the iconic Parks Canada red chairs and soak up the views. Parks Canada - Bulletins & NoticesThere are four campgrounds to stay in if you want, otherwise stay overnight in Lake Louise, as it is only a short drive back and forth.Icefields Parkway - Jasper National ParkTo continue on your journey, you will need to either start from your accommodations in Lake Louise, or return from Yoho to travel north. From Lake Louise you will be travelling the phenomenal Icefields Parkway up to the town of Jasper.Passing through both Banff National Park and Jasper National Park, there are many pullouts along the way where you can stop and take some photos, especially of the many lakes, glaciers, waterfalls and mountain peaks. This is considered one of the top drives in the world, so take your time.The highway tends to be busy during the summer months, and with the slightly lower speed limit and windy roads, along with all the stops you will want to make, plan to take a full day to travel this route. There are hostels, hotels and campsites if you are looking for somewhere to spend the night.The first is the pull out for Bow Summit and Peyto Lake. The glacier fed lake offers a photo op that you won’t want to miss out on. There is a short, paved trail that you will need to walk to get to the summit where the best views are from.About a half hour farther up the highway you will come across Saskatchewan Crossing, which is your last opportunity to get gas along the highway. This was a historic place used by fur traders and explorers since 1807. You will also find a gift shop, restaurant and accommodations here.Just up the highway from Saskatchewan crossing you will want to keep your eyes open for the Weeping Wall, on the right-hand side of the highway. This is a series of waterfalls that fall more than 100 meters off Cirrus Mountain. Farther up the road you should be able to glimpse Bridal Veil Falls across the valley.https://www.instagram.com/p/CQuD-1PHNyf/The biggest attraction along the highway is the Columbia Icefields Discovery Center and Glacier Skywalk. These are accessible by tours from the Discovery Center. Not only can you walk on a glacier, you will also be able to feel as if you are flying as you venture out onto the glass bottomed skywalk.Heading north, you will see Tangle Falls come up on the right-hand side of the road but look for the parking lot on the opposite side and be careful when crossing. About 45 kilometers from the Columbia Icefields, you will find the access road to Sunwapta Falls on the left. This is worth a stop as they have an impressive drop off of about 18 meters. There is a path that takes you to the viewpoint of the upper falls and then continues to the lower falls. There is a lodge and restaurant nearby if you are looking for a unique place to stay.About fifteen minutes north of Sunwapta you will come across the Kerkeslin Goat Lick. Watch for slow to 50-kilometer signs with an image of a goat. Mountain goats come to this area to lick the salty mineral deposits and they are often along the roadside or on the road itself. You will find a small parking area on the left side of the road if you would like to stop for a short hike. Follow the trail up to the lookout area that offers views across the Athabasca River to the impressive surrounding mountains.https://www.instagram.com/p/CPWH-2zBUd-/Just before you arrive to the town of Jasper you will find an impressively powerful waterfall – Athabasca Falls. While not high, the sheer amount of water flowing over the class five waterfall will impressive you. A short walk takes you to the best viewpoints, or you can choose to do a slightly longer hike around the area.https://www.instagram.com/p/CQwkqo8Mvhk/Once you arrive into the town of Jasper, you will find plenty of hotels, shops, restaurants, activities and campgrounds.Maligne Canyon – This amazing canyon is over 50 feet deep and is considered one of the most interesting canyons in the parks. Interpretive signs will take you along the well-worn trail and bridges, past waterfalls and beautiful scenery. To do the entire hike you will need about three hours in total.Maligne Lake – Not to be confused with the canyon of the same name, Maligne Lake is another must see while in the area. You can canoe, kayak, and even swim in the cool waters here, or take a boat tour to see Spirit Island, one of most beautiful places you will set your eyes on.Mount Edith Cavell – An excellent place to get close up to a glacier, Mount Edith Cavell is the most prominent peak in the area. Take the short hike on a well marked trail to see Angel Glacier and Cavell Glacier.Jasper Skytram – Just like the other skytrams in the Rockies, this one offers amazing views of the surrounding peaks and valleys, along with trails along the top to allow you to explore on your own.Planetarium at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge – Jasper has one of the largest dark sky reserves in the world, so it makes sense to visit the planetarium here to get a good look at the heavens. There is a dome theater and telescope here and you don’t need to be a guest at the lodge to enjoy them. Parks Canada - Bulletins & NoticesJasper National Park to Nordegg to Calgary[caption id="attachment_201652" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Credit: Kevin M Klerks/Flickr[/caption]If you want to extend the trip and see British Columbia -- Road Trip -- Calgary – Jasper – Vancouver – Tofino – Okanagan – CalgaryIf you want to add Edmonton -- Jasper & Edmonton Road TripTo complete the circle tour back to the city of Calgary, you will need to retrace part of your drive on the Icefields Parkway (take Highway 93A for part of the way for more fabulous scenery), just back to the Saskatchewan River Crossing. From here you will be heading into David Thompson Country. Make sure to stop at the spectacular Crescent Falls on your way. Accessed by a very short walk, this is actually a series of two waterfalls, which dazzle in the sunlight as they cascade down the rocks as part of the Bighorn River. For those who don’t want to walk at all, there is an observation platform at the brink of the waterfall. 11 Romantic Getaways in David Thompson CountryThis highway takes you to Nordegg, and on to the lovely town of Rocky Mountain House. Taking you through spectacular scenery from the alpine vistas of the Rockies, and ending in the rolling prairie hills, as you travel along this route you will be following the steps of the explorer who the highway is named after.https://www.instagram.com/p/CRmYKvqB7TM/Nordegg has plenty of campgrounds around in tiny Provincial Recreation Areas and Parks, not to mention the hotels and resorts that are available if you want to spend a night or two. There are plenty of activities and sights in the area as well, especially if you would like some outdoor time.Nordegg Historical Golf Course - This historic golf course is perfect for golfers who enjoy being in gorgeous surroundings while hitting a ball off a tee. The nine-hole course has extremely reasonable fees and is a perfect morning or afternoon activity if you are in the area. Cart and club rentals are available here as well.Siffleur Falls Hike – A stunning set of waterfalls, these cascades will take your breath away. The hike is considered moderate, with a return length of about 14 kilometers, with only an 80-meter elevation gain. Even the drive to the trailhead will offer up incredible views. Enjoy the canyon views and the quietness of the backcountry area.[adinserter block="2"][adinserter block="15"]Coliseum Mountain - This mountain was named after its amphitheatre bowl shape resembling the Colosseum of ancient Rome, and has a summit of 2,035 meters above sea level. This is one of the most popular hikes in the area, as the panoramic view from the top provides stunning vistas of the surrounding area.Cline River Canyon and Falls - Cline River Canyon is a nice short trail that will take you to an incredible canyon. It should only take you about a half an hour to reach the canyon, if you don’t constantly stop to take pictures of the marvellous surroundings. There are several unmarked trails in the area and it can be confusing. Download a map, take a compass or some good directions with you to ensure to not get lost.https://www.instagram.com/p/CRo2lK1BGlU/An hour down the road you will come to the historic Rocky Mountain House. The entire area is full of interesting historic places, little lakes to explore, and trails to wander. Spend a day or two here to really soak in the atmosphere.Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site - One of the most interesting historical sites in the area, this National Site gives visitors the opportunity to see what life as a fur trader was like, and how fur trading helped shape our province. Containing the remains of several forts, this is still considered an archeological site.Pine Hills Golf Club - This lovely 18-hole course nestled in by Rocky Mountain House offers players all the right things. With 397 acres of grounds, the area is sculpted from the natural dunes and a challenge for any level of golfer.Rocky Mountain House Museum - This museum is a great place to get an understanding of how the pioneers in the area started off and lived. This is the chance to step into the past and see how the settlers worked their homesteads, the sawmills and lumber mills, and how children learned in the one room schoolhouses. 5406 48 St, Rocky Mountain HouseCrimson Lake Provincial Park - This pretty Provincial Park provides a variety of opportunities for visitors to enjoy the outdoors. Along with a place to launch your watercraft, there is also a pier and a beach to hang out on. Mountain biking and hiking trails will give you the chance to get some action into your day. Take your fishing gear along with you to throw in a line. Spend some time viewing the abundant bird life. Camp overnight at the convenient campground. Keep your eyes out for wildlife. Whatever you do, this is a perfect place to spend some time.https://www.instagram.com/p/CRjd8aSFri1/Cutting almost straight east from Rocky Mountain House, your next destination is the summer hotspot of Sylvan Lake. This is a very popular place on hot days, so plan to go early if you want to hang out for the day. There are trails to explore, and four golf courses in the area, but most people come here for the lake itself. Rent a boat, kayak, SUP, canoe or even equipment such as tubes or wakeboards at the various businesses in town. If you are travelling with kids, they will absolutely love the chance to spend time at the Sylvan Lake Agua Splash - the ultimate aquatic playground sports park. Check out one of the many restaurants and patios in town, you won’t be sorry.(Another option is to drive the scenic Cowboy Trail or Highway 22 to reach Calgary.)https://www.instagram.com/p/CCchsMqlHLY/You are on your way back to the city of Calgary, but if you still haven’t had your fill of places to stop, as you are travelling through Innisfail, take the chance to visit the Discovery Wildlife Park, which offers unique experiences with a variety of wildlife. The Innisfail & District Historical Village is also worth a visit as they are one of the largest such museums in central Alberta. The “Stopping House” at the museum is the only preserved stopping house from the days of stagecoach travel on the historic C & E Trail.Arriving back in Calgary, you will have had an incredible journey through the National Parks, with memories to last a lifetime.More Road Trips[pt_view id="2dd9a28yi0" tag="road-trip-canada" cat="itineraries" limit=12]

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Sanya is on the southernmost point of China, at the tip of Hainan island. Nicknamed China's Hawaii, Sanya has 20km long stretches of beach. As the only tropical city across the coastline, it is definitely booming and packed with a lot of water sports such as snorkeling and jet-skiing, rainforest hiking, and innumerable hotels ranging from zero to five stars. Sanya is the southernmost city on Hainan Island, and one of the four prefecture-level cities of Hainan Province, in Southeast China. According to the 2010 Census, the population of Sanya is of 685,408 inhabitants,living in an area of 1,919.58 square kilometres (741.15 sq mi). The city is renowned for its tropical climate and has emerged as a popular tourist destination, also serving as the training site of the Chinese national beach volleyball team. The city has become known as China's Florida, drawing a large number of retirees from Northeast China during winter. Sanya is home to small concentrations of Utsul people. Sanya lies at the southern tip of Hainan Island at Sanya Bay, and, after Sansha also administered by Hainan Province, is the second-southernmost prefecture-level city nationally. Located at 18° 15' N latitude, it is about as far north of the Equator as the Island of Hawaii is. Though the administrative area of Sanya City has a rough topography, the city itself is generally flat, lying on a parcel of land between low-level mountains to the north and the South China Sea. The area has a tropical wet and dry climate featuring very warm weather all year around. Monsoonal influences are strong, with a relatively lengthy wet season and a pronounced dry season. The coolest month is January, at 21.6 °C (70.9 °F), while the hottest, unlike much of the rest of China, is June, at 28.8 °C (83.8 °F); the annual mean is 25.8 °C (78.4 °F). Water temperatures remain above 20 °C (68 °F) year-round. In recent years Sanya has become a popular tourist destination.Numerous international hotel chains are now established in the area. In 2009 the luxury Mandarin Oriental hotel group opened in the Dadong Hai area of Sanya, their first property in mainland China. There are now over 100 hotels, ranging from international brands to locally managed resorts. Russian and English signs can be seen throughout the city. Restaurants in Sanya are also infamous for over-charging tourists whether foreign or Chinese. However, due to the recent exposure of this practice posted on the micro-blogging site Sina Weibo, Hainan government officials and Sanya city officials have vowed to crack down on this practice. The Sanya Industrial and Commercial Bureau has also begun to implement an open and transparent real-time information system of the city’s seafood restaurants during the May Day holiday for public supervision in order to stop any future price gouging by restaurants. Sanya is facing a few challenges as it continues to expand at a rapid rate: - lack of infrastructure to support tourism - difficulty in reaching the location due to limited flights and airport capacity - sound pollution - traffic and road safety - pollution of the beaches - shortage of quality hospitality talent. Nature reserves of Yalong Bay Tropic Paradise Forest Park, and Sanya Coral Reef National Nature Reserve are located nearby Yalong Bay, and Yalong Bay National Tourism Holiday Resort was created. In recent years, as the waters of Sanya Bay and others below mentioned are becoming clearer and healthier, several species of dolphins, including endangered Chinese white dolphins, appear along the coasts from time to time. However, they have not been considered as targeted tourism attractions. Attractions - The Guan Yin of the South Sea of Sanya, a 108 m (354 ft) Buddhist statue, completed in May 2005 and one of the tallest statues in the world and the adjoining Nanshan Temple. - Yalong Bay, a 7.5 km (4.7 mi) major tourist beach located east of Sanya City. - Tianya Haijiao, The ends of the earth and the corners of the sea. - Deer Turning Head Park or Luhuitou Park - A park containing a large stone statue above Sanya harbour telling the story of a hunter pursuing a deer to an isolated headland near the sea. When the deer could not escape, it turned to look at the hunter and became a beautiful woman. The hunter could not kill the deer and instead fell in love with her. People leave a padlock on a chain at the top of the mountain in the hope that their love will last as long as the lock remains. - Dadonghai, Sanya, Haitang, and Yazhou, and Xiangshuiwan Bay are the five major bays in Sanya, Xiangshuiwan Bay remains the most beautiful and natural near the famous Nuilin Mountain. - Butterfly Valley and a shell aquarium. - Phoenix Island, an artificial archipelago resort Sanya Bay - Wuzhizhou Island - West Island - Daxiao Dongtian, also known as the Fairy Caves - The Tiger and Crocodile centre. - Nanshan Temple - Luobi Cave, an ancient karst cave 15 km (9.3 mi) north of Sanya - Lingshui/Xiangshui Li'an Ocean Harbor Theme Park is projected for 2013. It will be the largest water park in Asia The city is served by Sanya Phoenix International Airport. Taxis are available throughout the city. Buses from other parts of Hainan serve Sanya's bus terminal. The No. 8 bus connects the airport to Dadonghai Beach. From there tourists can take the 24 or 25 bus to Yalong Bay or the 28 bus to Haitang Bay. There is also a free bus from Luhuitou Square to the Duty-Free Shopping Center at Haitang Bay, the largest such center in China. The Hainan East Ring Intercity Rail links Sanya and Haikou, and runs along the east coast of Hainan Island. There are 15 stations in between, either in operation or still under construction. Trains are designed to travel at 250 km/h (160 mph). Travel time from Sanya to Haikou is approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes. The Hainan Western Ring High-Speed Railway, running along the west coast of the province also links Sanya to Haikou. Sanya city has hosted: - Boao Forum for Asia Annual high level forums for world leaders focused on the Asian region and its stakeholders. - 2014 WTTC Global Summit Keynote speakers: Kofi Annan, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Dame DeAnne Julius, Yao Ming - 2011–12 Volvo Ocean Race Leg 4 Start to Auckland - 2011 BRICS summit - Elite Model Look in 2008 and 2009 - Miss World contest in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2015 and 2017 - Mister World contest in 2007 - World's Strongest Man contest in 2006 and 2013 - 2012 Sanya International Beach Musical Festival. - 2013 ITF Women's Circuit – Sanya - 2014–15 Volvo Ocean Race In-port race and Leg 4 Start to Auckland With sunshine all year around, temperatures hover around 25*C even in January and 30*C in the summer time. Its islands and beaches are beautiful and the water in Yalong Bay and Dadonghai are clean enough to have a good swim, but you may also want to head to Wuzhizhou Island or further north to visit unspoiled and natural scenery. While tourists come in every season, the peak season starts from 1 October to the end of winter. During the winter, Sanya is a popular escape for Russians who primarily stay at Dadong Hai and Northern Chinese to escape freezing weather. In the Chinese New Year, the city will be flooded with tourists and expect everything to be extremely expensive. As the southernmost city in China, Sanya along with Yangshuo often serves as the last stop for backpackers who wish to spend the remaining days of their visa in China. Sanya Bay Beach - stretches around 25 kilometers, but being a public beach it can get very crowded and dirty in particular during CNY and other peak seasons. It is lined with seafood restaurants and both local and international hotels. Sanya city - a rapidly evolving city, struggling to keep up with the pace of its development. The main streets can be an assault to the senses with scooters ignoring red lights, buses, cars and taxis beeping and pedestrians competing to get ahead. Locals seem unfazed by all the commotion and are warm and friendly if you make a little effort. You will see locals dancing along the beach in the evenings, and a range of people selling souvenirs, street food and fairground games. A must visit is the #1 Market, checkout the fresh local produce, kitchen/homewares, seafood and even pearl vendors. In the evening cross the Sanya River to reach a less touristy, cheaper, and fun part of town. Times Coast complex is lined with lively KTV lounges, bars and dance clubs. DadongHai - Sanya visitors favorite meeting place, it has a good range of stand alone restaurants, cafes and bars. The bars along the beach are lively and cater for both Chinese and foreigners, particularly Russian tourists. Summer Mall, is the place to go for imported food products, but expect to pay higher prices. Serenity Coast or Banshanbandao - Extensive residential and resort complex with several international hotels, a world-class yacht club, Luihuito Golf Course, and the Sanya International School complex opened 2014. Yalong Bay - is a 7.5 kilometer stretch of beach, located 40 minutes from the airport and easily accessible on the high speed train, via Yalong Bay station. The area has been developed into a high end holiday destination with luxury resorts, golf courses, restaurants, and a new marina. The beach is well maintained and attracts high profile guests and residents. Definitely worth a visit, but be prepared for pay a premium compared to other parts of Sanya. Haitang Bay - An up and coming development covering 42.8 kilometers of beach. This area has many international hotels slated to open in the next few years. It is 35 minutes away from Phoenix International airport by G98 Highway, and is home of the largest duty free shopping mall in China. Several luxurious resorts of note are already operating as well as a multiplex and show center. Sanya has an airport with flights to most major Chinese cities such as Guangzhou, Shanghai and internationally Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore, Busan, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Ho Chi Min City, Seoul, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. Fares vary significantly, as some flights are seasonal charter air routes. You may be able to get some flexibility by taking a bullet train to Haikou and flying out of the provincial capital's larger airport. The Meilan high-speed rail station is in the same building complex with Haikou's international airport. For intercity bus, ticket and overnight lodging can exceed the difference and you should account for travelling 3-4 hours each direction. In addition to the bus, you will easily be able to find taxis that will take you between the two cities, for between 350 and 500 yuan per car. Although strictly illegal, you can find drivers that are courteous, safe and reliable, although this is much more difficult without being able to speak at least basic Chinese. To get into Sanya city, take bus no 8 from the airport, which goes to Jiefang road and #1 market. Fare is 5 yuan, pay in cash directly to the conductor on the bus. There are several bus routes from the airport, check with your hotel for the right one. Star Cruises operates year round cruises travelling to Hong Kong and Halong Bay. The 3.5 hour bus ride from Haikou East Bus Station will cost about ¥80 takes around 4 hours. Buses between Haikou and Sanya depart about every 30 minutes; the last bus from Sanya to Haikou departs around 11PM. Sanya's bus station is along Jie Fang Lu, a few steps south away from McDonalds of the east end of Shopping Street. Sanya can be reached directly by train from Beijing (35 hours), Shanghai (36 hours) and Guangzhou (15 hours). The whole train is loaded on to a ferry for the journey from mainland China to the Island, then continues its journey around the west coast as far as Sanya. As trains leaving the island originate in Sanya, tickets from this smaller town are easier to obtain than if leaving from Haikou. High-speed train connect all major cities and towns on the eastern coast. It takes 1.5 to 2 hours from Haikou, travels up to 250 km/h. There is a stop at Yalong Bay, Sanya, and Phoenix Airport. Be careful to check the service is stopping at your desired station, there are many express trains. The new train station in Sanya is far from downtown, approximately as far as the airport. A taxi to Dadong Hai, the most popular tourist area is approximately ¥25-30. A public bus will cost ¥1. Lines 2 and 4 lead through Sanya city proper and continue through and past Dadong Hai. Many people stay in beach areas with more-or-less everything within walking distance. Darting in, around, and between Sanya city and Dadong Hai is best done by the city bus lines 2 fastest or 4 adds some stops around Sanya River for ¥1. The buses run along Sanya city's Jiefang Road, which is the street McDonald's is on, and hit Dadong Bay at Luling Road, just one stop past the Deer Turns Head Square. Taxi fare starts from ¥8 for the first 2 kilometers, and ¥2 for each additional kilometer. Due to the cheap fare, taxi drivers like to hover around anywhere outside the downtown to avoid short-ride passengers. This makes getting a taxi in the downtown a bit difficult. Taxis are quite well regulated and they are mostly okay with using a meter, but drivers are mainly immigrant workers who may not be familiar with every place. Some of them also try to fool tourists that the place they want to go is closed, and try to take you farther. Another problem is that since Sanya is only crowded during winter, there are enough taxis to go around. And the government doesn't hire more taxis because during the summer, there would be too many taxis and the drivers would not make any money. To help with this problem, the government has commissioned another class of yellow taxis that can hailed by phone. Dial 96789 tell them your location and they will pick you up if there is a car nearby you and the rates are the same as regular taxis. During peak season they might add ¥5 to your fare. There are also numerous motorcycle and sidecar taxis. You must negotiate the price before leaving. Prices are slightly lower then regulated taxis but it depends on your negotiating skills and knowing what the locals pay for the same trip distance. For trips farther out of town, you can buy bus tickets at Sanya city's bus station or just hail buses on the road that runs along Sanya's beach. Tickets to most destinations will be ¥1-30. You could also hire a van with or without an English speaking guide from hotels or people with white and blue displays on the streets of Sanya City or Dadong Bay. If choosing to go with a Chinese tour group, beware that there may likely be several hours of scheduled stops at infomercial centers, complete with microphone delivered advertisements. You can also rent an electric motorbike or a car of your own. There are several places to do this, One service provider is called TAILG, address is around #130 on Jiefang St. Prices: for an electric bike ¥50 per day ¥1800 refundable deposit, no driving license needed. Car prices vary depending on the model. Petrol motorbikes are almost impossible to rent in Sanya. However, any driver who is not familiar with the traffic norms in Sanya should think twice about renting a motorbike. Traffic rules are practiced half-heartedly and road condition can be dangerous even if you are a good disciplined driver. When you crash into a pedestrian, you as a driver are likely the one to pay the compensation. Also electric motorbikes may need frequent recharging if the battery is in poor condition. When renting a car or petrol motorcycle, you need a valid chinese driving licence,International Licenses are not valid. There is no exemption to this rule and you can be jailed for up to 15 days by driving without a license. In most cases, you will be fine without it, but in the event of an accident, this will be a major issue. If renting an electric motorbike, no driving license is required. Dadong Sea or Dadonghai). Dadong Sea has Sanya's best balance between development and natural beauty. The town behind Dadong Bay is more expensive than Sanya, but has better restaurants and a gorgeous beach. The shopping, however, is not as good as Sanya city's. The ocean has algae blooms that vary the water from thick green to tropically clear. However, even when tropically clear the ocean bed is just sand with a rare school of fish or eel. See the beach both in the morning, at sunset sets gorgeously over the hills, and at night when people are very scarce. Check out the trails that lead between tide pools along the Westernmost rocks of the beach. The tip of the trail has a dramatic view of the ocean and a deep and deadly ocean cave. Several locations and service providers have signage in Russian. Sea Turtles 911. The only non-profit organization promoting sea turtle conservation in China, Sea Turtles 911's primary facility is a floating sea turtle hospital in Xincun, Lingshui beside Nanwan Monkey Island, as well as programs in Sanya and Haikou. While on Hainan Island visitors are welcome to volunteer with the sea turtles and the organization's educational programs. Nanwan Monkey Island. From Sanya, take the Lingshui bound bus from the bus station 19 CNY, about 2 hrs. In Lingshui, exit the bus station and walk across the street. Take the right side of this street and walk until you get to the bus stop beside the hospital. Wait for the Xīncūn bus 5 CNY, about 30 mins and ride it to the end of the line. Once you get off the bus in Xincun, ignore the people trying to sell you rides to Monkey Island. Simply walk straight down the road and turn left at the end. The park entrance will be about 50 meters on the right. Take one of the D-class trains departing from Sanya Railway Station to LingShui (25mins). Cost is CNY18.5 for a 2nd class seat, CNY23.5 for first class. Take a taxi from LingShui station to the ticketing center,they will know where it is. Takes about 20-30 mins and should cost around 50RMB. New price for Monkey Island is about ¥150, now,which includes the required gondola ride into the park. In my opinion, it's not worth the trip,too expensive; not worth the day's effort; not enough to do or see on the island. There are a few monkeys around to see, but the monkey circus is a disgusting display of animal cruelty. They whip and are violent with the animals monkeys, pony, bear, etc, forcing them to do the same repetitive show over and over all day. Animal slaves. Anyway, the last bus from Lingshui to Sanya in 18 20; the last train is much later,maybe around 2100hrs. Sanya Nanshan Temple. Purposefully-constructed tourist trap began in 1998 with a gigantic statue of Guanyin the Goddess of Mercy on a sea-top platform. The park has few interesting spots,save a monastery bells that you can gong but demands a hefty entrance fee over ¥150. A trolley car can shuttle you around the park for extra cash, but it is best enjoyed without the trolley as it really is not that big. Nanshan is about an hour outside of Sanya city by city bus, which can be grabbed at the bus station or along the city's beach-side roadway. The surrounding countryside is much more interesting than the park itself, which is a must-miss. Xisha Archipelago. Gorgeous, remote, and brimming with tropical life, one of this chain of islands was formerly on exotic vacation spot that is now off-limits to travelers, reportedly due to territorial disputes. Wuzhizhou Island. A popular spot for snorkeling and scuba diving, this island has fallen victim to it is popularity. Water is less clear and fish less plentiful than before, so choose dates and times to maximize visibility when visiting. Scuba diving will cost around ¥400-500. Snorkeling is strictly regulated, only allowed in designated areas, and only with snorkel companies. Swimming is also confined to a small, roped-off section of the island. Swimming in 99% of the island is strictly forbidden. Signs and patrolling guards will ensure compliance. Take bus 28 from Sanya (12 yuan) to the end of the line, then walk forward 200 meters to the parking lot entrace to your left to buy boat tickets (168 yuan). Perfume Bay, Two hours from Sanya by bus tickets less than ¥30 plus a 100m walk from the freeway. Ignore all motorbike offers, or pay less than ¥4 per person. This stretch of beach is rather undeveloped and thus delightfully peaceful,it will probably be only you for a good kilometer on either side. Visiting here is a delightful and mind-cleaning day trip, especially if joined with some hiking around the surrounding farms. Watch out for strong rip tides and pack snacks. Betel Nut Ethnic Minorities Park. Hainan is home to a large population of ethnic minorities, predominantly the Li and Miao Ethnic Groups, and you can find out more about them at this park, about 30km outside of Sanya. The park is very commercial with a large number of shops, snacks for sale and paid opportunities for photographs with locals in traditional costumes or with indigenous animals. Despite this, it appears that there has been a genuine attempt to show the traditional life and customs of the two minorities, and the park appears less tacky than some other similar attractions elsewhere in China. It is probably also a relatively good way for money to be returned to the local community. There is a steep entrance fee,approximately ¥150 per person but the park is huge and there are a wide variety of shows. It will take you 3-4 hours to see in its entirety. Be prepared though to fight your way through Chinese tour groups shouting Blong as often as they can, the Miao word for hello, and try to eat before you leave as the restaurants outside the park are overpriced. Rental of a taxi from Sanya and backshould cost approximately ¥200 including the wait in between, but you should negotiate this with the driver before departing. There are also one-day tours on offer in all the hotels, which will offer a discount on the overall price of transportation and entrance tickets. You will be constrained to the timing of the rest of the group and may have several commercial stops on the journey there and back as well as within the park. The park has excellent signposting in English. Yanoda Rainforest Cultural Tourism Zone, 35km from Sanya take the road towards Wuzhishan Five Fingered Mountain. Yanoda, meaning 123 in Hainanese, is a newly developed rainforest park, well organised and nicely landscaped. An inner bus takes groups to the start point which also has a great view of Chitian reservoir. Wooden paths then take you on a 40 minute hike up a forest valley, past 1000 year old trees that have grown around rocks, with optional light absailing and rope river crossing. At the top, you enter a landscaped lakeside park with lotuses, colourful flowers and a canteen offering a nourishing herbal buffet,mostly for tour groups. The path continues up into the hills, past labelled jungle trees with huge palms overhead. This park is fairly good value, and in keeping with its subject matter, reasonably natural. At least you know the developers couldn't have manouvered the hefty trees into place, even for the reputed price of ¥3 billion that the park cost to civilize. Poor signposting in English, especially for the flora and fauna. ¥40 tour or ¥170 individual entrance prices. Tianya Haijiao - Edges of the heaven, corners of the sea, 30 minutes from Sanya by bus number 25. There is nothing to see but a few rocks in the sea with Chinese characters. The beach itself is not really beautiful, but famously alluded to by various ancient Chinese writers. ¥70 and ¥35 for students. Sunrise Rock. It is located on the cliff in the southeast of the island. Standing on the rock, you can get a bird's view of the whole island and the South China Sea. The Guanri Rock is like a natural stone Buddha facing to the sea. It is also like a huge turtle crawling to the vast ocean. The rock is an ideal place for you to enjoy the sunrise. Luhuitou Park, Pronounced Loo Hway Toe Park, or Deer Looks Back Park,on top of the mountain in Sanya where all the green lasers are shooting out from, take the road toward Da Dong Hai, turn make a right on Li Ling Road, then go up the hill until you get the the ticket booth. From there you can either walk up the rest of the way or pay for a shuttle. close 11:30pm. This is one of the tourist attractions in Sanya. On top of one of the tallest mountains in Sanya stands a statue of a deer looking back, flanked by a Li boy and a Li Girl. The legend goes that the boy was hunting the deer until the deer approaches a cliff, looks back, and magically turns into a beautiful girl and they fall in love. This place symbolizes young couples falling in love. At night you will see green lasers shooting out from near the statue that is visible from all over Sanya. Beneath the statue is an outdoor barbecue seating area that closes at 11:30pm. You will see wild monkeys that take food from humans as well. On the back of your ticket, you will see a map of the park so you can guide yourself. There is an abandoned roller coast up here as well. You will see the rusting tracks and closed off entrance area. There is also a wall with chains on it where you can buy a padlock with your names written on it and have your padlocked locked to the chain to symbolize that your love is forever. Or until the lock breaks. ¥45 entrance, ¥15 option shuttle. Ease in to island life with a spa treatment at one of the many award winning venues in Sanya. Please note visiting a spa, like most things in Sanya, is not for the budget conscious. You are looking at a starting price of 400RMB for a basic massage, but with the beautiful settings and well trained therapists you don't want to miss out on indulging at least once. Some visitors book treatments before hotel checkin if they arrive on an early flight before their room becomes available or after the check out to give them a relaxing way to kill time before heading back home, this is by far the best option as there isn't much to do at the airport. You must book in advance, walkins are not very common. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, 12 Yuhai Road, Dadong Hai. 10am-10pm. Highly recommended for those who want to try TCM in a luxury resort setting, they offer: Chinese doctor consultation, acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, scrubs, wraps and massages. If you stick to the traditional treatments,the spa uses aromatherapy associates as their product. Mandara Spa at Sheraton Yalong Bay. 10am-11pm. This beautiful spa was designed by the famous Bensley Design Studios and you will feel like you've stepped into a Thai fairytale. Even if you are not staying in Yalong Bay, a treatment here is worth the trip. Aromatheraphy massage ¥780. Sanya is home to numerous world class golf courses, suitable for beginners and several demanding golf courses for more experienced players. International tournaments are regularly hosted in Sanya golfing venues. Hotels can offer weekly packages where you can golf every day on a different course. - Yalong Bay Golf Club. - Mystic Spring Golf Club Haitang Bay. - Sun Valley Golf Resort. - Sanya Luhuitou Golf Club. - Dragon Valley Golf Club. - Surfing Hainan is China's only destination with consistent, year round surf. In the summer, the south winds bring waves to Sanya's south-facing beaches. In the fall through winter, the peak surf season, Hainan's east coast is the place to go. Hainan does not offer world-class waves, but it offers fairly consistent tropical surf, which is almost completely empty. If you are new to surfing, there are a number of companies to contact. Sanya Surf Circus, Dadonhai Beach, Sanya. 10:00am-12:00pm. Sanya Surf Circus was founded in May 2012 by three Italian men and Darci a surf expert with the distinction of being China’s first professional surfer, a certified ISA Surfing Instructor, and a member of the Swatch Pro Team. Sanya Surf Circus is a surf club with surfboard and SUP lessons and rentals, as well as a full restaurant and bar on the beach, with a complete bar and food menu featuring imported and local beer, and traditional Italian food including pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads, and more. Insight Adventures. Insight Adventures are the largest operator in Hainan and offer surf lessons and rentals, as well as many other outdoor activities such as kayaking, biking, snorkelling and stand up paddle boards. Insight offer safety certified instructors, first aid equipment, sun-protection utilities and English or Chinese guides. Riyue Bay Surf Club, Riyue Bay. 1 Lesson ¥400, 3 Lessons ¥1,080 & 6 Lessons ¥2000. Sanya is a popular destination for pro-amateur bikers who are eager to hover around the whole island. However, almost all bikers take their own bike. Bike rental service is not as omnipresent as other touristy places such as Yangshuo or Lijiang. Most bike shops are located at Sanya Hexi Lu - Sanya River East Road, you need to pay Y1000 for deposit and prices start from Y40 for 1 day hiring. Several hostels also have a bike rental service. A route from Dadonghai to Yalong bay, then to Haitong Bay has a well-constructed, lit and smooth road which stretches over 30KM and make it ideal to ride. However, the urban area of Sanya has some of the worst traffic in China and the local police are notorious for being impotent on cracking down traffic violations. Yalong Bay, Dadong Bay, Haitang Bay and Sanya Bay all have a collection of jet skiing, parasailing, paragliding, snorkeling, scuba diving, glass-bottomed boat, and beach ATV enterprises. Prices aren't generally very negotiable save for scuba and snorkeling, but duration of the ride, however, can. Do not go too cheap on scuba, for obvious safety reasons. the only certified PADI is located at the Serenity Coast marina. In Sanya, you may more likely do more walking than hiking. With its pretty flat landscape and well-developed roads, hiking is not particular popular among tourists. Hikers often take a bus in the Sanya Bus Station at Jiefang Road and head to Wuzhishan to start their hiking tour. The 90-minute bus is available every hour from 7:00 to 16:00 and fare is around Y16. With such a beautiful environment, relaxing on the beach and studying Mandarin Chinese is a fun and productive activity for those with more time. It's also easier to focus on the studying without the distractions of the big cities. Sanya University, Sanya University, Xueyuan Rd., Yingbin Ave. Sanya Hainan 572022 P. R. China. Sanya University is an independent undergraduate university located in Sanya, Hainan Province. The University has fourteen schools: Social Development, Law, Finance and Economics, Management, Tourism Management, Humanities and Communication, Arts, Foreign Languages, Engineering, Physical Education, General Education & Foundation Courses, International Tourism, International Education and Music etc. and offers 56 undergraduate majors. Qiongzhou University, 1 Yucai Road, Sanya, 572022, P.R. China. The only public university located in Sanya, The fall semester begins in September and the spring semester begins in March. The application deadline is three months before the start of the semester -March 1st to July 10th (Spring Semester) September 1st, 2010 to January 20th, 2011. (Fall Semester) Courses Offered to International Students: 1. Elementary Chinese, intermediate Chinese, Advanced Chinese (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) 2. English, Russian (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) 3. Chinese calligraphy and painting, Chinese Kongfu, Chinese History, Studies of Li and Miao Cultures 4. Tourism and Recreational Management 5. Music Performance Teach/Learn English, English Corner, Jie Fang Lu near Mingzhu Square, opposite the shopping center ,it's on the 3rd floor on a police station, once you are on Jie Fang Lu, you will see an Arch with about 5 or 6 flags on top, go through the arch and you will see a police station on your right. Go to the 3rd floor. After you arrive on the 3rd floor, make a left, you will find the English Corner in a kindergarten room on your left. If you see any white guys in the room, then you are in the right place. There are no signs. Wednesday, 8pm-10pm. Locals meet here to practice English with each other, expats occasionally visit as well. The level of English varies but is generally good enough for conversation. Good to get inside information on Sanya, many of them will be happy to show you around for a chance to speak some English. The area produces pearls in abundance and they are sold everywhere. Prices are highly negotiable; overcharging tourists is common. Tour guides get a fat often 50% commission for bringing tourists to pearl shops; try to go without one and beat the price down. Coconut powders and teas are also popular Chinese buys, but for Westerners looking for something less commercially produced the cone-shaped hats that women wear here with pictures inscribed are only 5 RMB at The First Market in Sanya city. Lines 2 and 4 have a stop there. Don't head into the department store; instead, stick to the side of it and walk down the road filled with small shops and street vendors. Corner Deli, At Summer Mall, fifth floor of south end, in Dadonghai. Offers a wide range of imported food and drinks. For anyone living in China and wanting to take back a few western groceries that can't normally be found, this small deli is worth the trip. China Duty Free (CDF). The government set up a duty free shopping center for luxury goods in Sanya. Here you can buy all the Gucci, LV, etc. to your hearts content. You need proof of a plane ticket leaving Hainan and you must pick up your goods at the airport when you leave. Please note there is an 8,000 yuan per customer spending limit Summer Mall, Xiari Baihuo, Dadong Hai, Yuya Lu. 10:00am-11:00pm. No1 Harbour City Mall or Pineapple Mall, No.168 Yuya Rd, Dadong Hai. New mall, with Macdonalds, Coffee Time, Supermarket, bookstore, hair salon, many korean restaurants and more Jinrun Mall (Jinrun Haoting), No.100 Hexi Lu & Xinfeng Lu. New mall, with Macdonalds, Starbucks, Supermarket, Authorized Apple reseller, hair salon Mingzhu Square, No 668 Jiefang 3rd Rd, Sanya. Wang Hao Supermarket, 1 JieFang Lu & Walking Street. Watsons, Various locations in Sanya along Jiefeng Lu & Yuya Lu. Yalong Bay Outlet Mall. The biggest outlet mall in sanya: Michael Kors, Zara, Nike, Samsonite, Rip Curl, Lee Jeans, I.T., and plenty more. Also has a supermarket, Subway sandwiches, Starbucks, Italian Gelateria, Sweetish Cafe, and other restaurants. New and better priced than La Floret. There are plenty of good restaurants, including many Sichuan places and some Cantonese. There are two McDonald's at Pineapple Mall Dadonghai & on pedestrian street at Jiefang Erlu, Several Burger Kings at JieFang Lu, La Floret Yalong Bay, Domestic Airport Sanya. Four branches of KFC at 105 Jiefang Lu; Duojialian; 63 Guoxing Dadao; Renmin Lu. Seafood is a beach city's speciality. Inspect the tanks for freshness before eating and beware of the different charges that are often handled by different people at the restaurant fishery, cooking fee, and sitting fee can be separate. Shellfish go for ¥10-25 per jin (half kilo). No. 1 Agricultural Products Market, Xinjian Street # 155. close midnight. This is not a restaurant, but a live seafood supermarket, and it's worth mentioning because of its popularity. You buy seafood here, take it across the street around the corner and all the restaurants will cook the food for you. They have seafood, poultry, lamb, pork - almost anything you can think of besides beef. As you are shopping for food, you will get approached by touts that give you a business card with their price list for cooking your food for you. If you agree, after you finish buying, they will take you to their restaurant around the corner and prepare the food for you. If you want to eat seafood but don't want to pay the outrageous prices at seafood restaurants, this is a great option. Varies. Aqua, No.128, North Haitang Road, Haitang Bay. Only open for Dinner. Great ambience, its specialty are seafood & steak, An indoor enclosed restaurant offering spectacular views of sea creatures. Baan Rim Nam at Anantara Hotel Sanya, No. 6 Xiaodonghai Road, Hedong District, Sanya, 572000 BanShanBanDao, next to Intercontinental Hotel. Lunch 12-3pm Dinner 6-11pm. The most authentic Thai restaurant in Sanya, great for a romantic night not a cheap restaurant even for Sanya standards but well worth the trip as the Chef is Thai and the food is as close to Bangkok as you get in Hainan. The One Chinese Restaurant, Pullman Sanya Bay Hotel No 158 Sanya Bay Road,5 minutes away from Sanya Airport. Lunch 11:00-14:00 Dinner 17:30-22:00. Cantonese style cuisine & daily Dim Sum. Burger King, Phoenix Domestic Airport. Ban Kee a Singapore Restaurant, 110 Tuanjie Lu. Tucked away on the side street next to Wang Hao super market- and close to the Hospital on Tuanjie Street. This Singaporean restaurant, offers the best Laksa in Sanya and other hawker centre favorites. Also on Tuanjie Street head across to cafe Lan 43 for a drink. Casa Mia, No 88 Sanyawan Rd (Lansehaian) Sanya Wan. Authentic Italian' Continental Restaurant, 5 Hai Yun Road. The Continental Restaurant serves a wide variety of food at very reasonable prices. Soups, salads, western food, chinese food, the variety and decor make this a nice dining experience. Dolphin Sports Bar & Grill, 99 Yuya Road, Dadonghai, Tell the cab driver to drop you off 100 metres before Summer Mall in dadonghai, and look across the main road, between a couple of russian retails you'll spot it. Western restaurant and sports bar with a wide selection of Western favorites such as soups, salads, pasta, Tex-Mex, sandwiches, burgers and much more. There are usually good specials on imported beers and international cocktails. Check with the manager and he can probably make something off the menu for a reasonable price. Very friendly environment with countless big screen TV's showing all major sporting event listings. Also has typical bar games: pool, darts, foosball, etc. Meals ¥30-100. Double Happiness Restaurant, Jinru Mall, Hexi Lu,6fl, 100 Hexi Lu, Sanya City. Cantonese Hong Kong based chain of restaurants, with another branch close to No1 market, called Pleasant. Very popular with Hong Kong expats in Sanya, has private rooms but beware people smoke inside the restaurant. Reasonable prices. Hutaoli, Behind Pizza Hut,Visun Mall, Yuya Lu. 11:00-14:00/17:00-21:00. Great atmosphere, dishes are between 20-100RMB. Within walking distance of Bar street on Yuya Lu. Mee & Mian at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Sanya. 11:30 – 5:30pm. Casual Noodle Bar. Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay, 5 Sunny Bay Road, Sunny Bay Yalong Bay National Reserve District. Hyatt's are famous for their restaurants and food and beverage concepts, particularly in Asia. The Park Hyatt Sanya being their most luxurious brand doesn't disappoint. Top score in Sanya. Pizza Corner, Herton Hotel at Dadonghai Beach-1st floor,Opposite Resort and Time Hotel. 10:30AM-11:00 PM. Combo store with Coffee World. Offers pizza, pastas, salads, soups and the tastiest BBQ chicken wings in Hainan. Dining on a lovely balcony which overlooks Dadonghai Beach. The restaurant delivers to customers within a 5 mile radius of Dadonghai Beach. English is spoken. Moderate price. Wanjunlong, Yuejin Street #86,Corner of Shengli Road and Yuejin Street. close when sun comes up. Popular place for late night barbecue and beer. Not as big as Shangping Road, but a good alternative if you get sick of shangping road. various. Hainan is famous for Wenchang chicken or Haianese Chicken Rice, only chickens raised in Hainan province can genuinely be called as such. The accruements are usually: ginger, vinegar, soy sauce all served along a small portion of rice and chicken broth. Hainan grows a great variety of tropical fruits. Mango, betel nut, pineapples, durian, jackfruit, mangosteen, lycee are very popular. Hainan is famous throughout China for its coconuts and they are worth trying, especially the red coconuts. Away from the beach, expect to pay about ¥4-5 for a coconut. Prices increase as you get closer and you may end up paying about ¥15 for a coconut on the beach. Note that fruit price is fluctuating and cheating on its weight is common. Visit any big and well-established chain supermarkets such as Wan Hao or Nan Guo in the downtown of Sanya along Jiefang Road to check the current market price. A bit after sunset and well in to the midnight, Sanya city's streets are filled with small barbecue stands, noodle stands, and other snack vendors. There is a well-known seafood supermarket called The No. 1 Agricultural Products Market. You buy live seafood and then take it around the corner to a crowded street where all the restaurants will cook the seafood for you for a small fee per dish. It's the most crowded night market in Sanya. You will find a constant assortment of musicians and kids that sell flowers to proposition you while you are eating. It's a great way to save money on eating seafood because there is no markup for the seafood because you purchased the seafood yourself. It's quite a lively environment with guitarists playing, saxophonists playing, customers singing, beer flowing all night long, garbage trucks to come by to pick up the garbage, and the occasional fight. This street starts dying down around the midnight and the crowds head to bar street. After Bar Street closes, the crowds head to the night food market located at the 1st Lane of Shangping Road which is close to Jiefang Road. Most foods are at the fixed price but try to negotiate a bit for the seafood barbecue. The food and beer flows until the sun comes up. Another popular after-hours barbecue place is at Wan Jun Long. Not as popular as Shangping Road, but somewhere different. Night markets in Dadonghai are less impressive, but local people likely head to Xia Yang Tian for some quick and simple food which is usually cheap. Coffee The vast majority of coffee shops here open around 10 or 11AM. Sweetish, Yalong Bay Outlet Mall. Small cafe with good snacks & desserts. reasonable prices. Nice decor. Aunt Milk Tea, 100 Hexi Lu (Jinrun Mall). 0900-2230. Cheap. Cafe Bene, International Shopping Mall, Jiefang Lu, same building as Wang Hao and KFC,across the road from #1 Market. 10:00-23:00. Korean franchise cafe, great waffles. Bud Cafe, Shengshixindi Building, Floor 11, intersection Jixiang Road / Sanyawan Road, Sanya Bay. Relaxed Coffee shop with a variety of coffee drinks and some food (didn't try the food), Reggae music etc. Nice balcony with great view. Good internet connection, good to hang out and surf. Coffee World - Pizza Corner, Located on the 1st floor of the Herton Hotel opposite Intime Resort Dadonghai. 10:30-2300. The restaurant delivers to customers within a 5 mile radius of Dadonghai Beach. English is spoken. Moderate price. The Day, Tuanjie Street. 1330-22:30. Mann Coffee, 136 Yuya Lu, Dadong Hai,Inside Big Pineapple Mall. 10am-11:30pm. Nice atmosphere, coffee so-so, good date place. M-Floral Cafe Sanya, Yuya Lu, Times Coast Bar Street,Bar Street. Starbucks, Dadonghai, Jinrun Plaza, Phoenix Domestic Airport Departure lounge & Yalong Bay. 8:30-22:30. The most recognized international coffee brand in the world has opened in three locations. LAN 43, (20 Tuanjie Lu, Sanya). Beers, imported and on tap, great coffee. Alcohol - Times Coast Bar Street This is where all the hottest clubs in Sanya are, it's one big circle with about 10-11 clubs. The big three first tier clubs with all the tourists are Soho, MJ, and 88. The rest of the clubs are second tier clubs that have mostly locals and are less expensive. To get there, jump in a cab and say "Jiu Ba Jie". The most popular local brew is Anchor, Singaporean but produced in Hainan. Ask for the 'red label' or 'old' brew, which is the original. It is very hoppy and can be a great escape from Yanjing or Qingdao beer. Those are available, of course, as well. There are also local pineapple-based beers. Odd, but worth a try. Red coconuts are especially sweet, even if you just pop a straw straight into the coconut. Allen Club, Next to MJ, second floor. 3am. second tier club Beer Factory, Intercontinental Hotel. They have their own brewery with German beer. You can see all the big canisters and pipes where the beer is brewed and served to you. There's outdoor and indoor seating. Indoor seating has a live band from the Philippines. If you come here on Wednesdays, all the beer is half price. ¥36, ¥50, ¥80 for small, medium, big draft beer. Dolphin, close 2am. This is the foreigner hangout in Sanya. Live band and western food. You will find mostly Russians sitting outside and a mix of people sitting inside. More description of this bar in the restaurant section. Golden Club, Around the corner from Allen Club. close 2am. This is a KTV Hostess club. You have to get a room that has a minimum charge of more than ¥1000. Then you pay for girls to drink with you. The girls charge ¥500 tip. ¥1000+ for a room. Gold Baidu next to Golden Club. close 2am. Second tier club on the ground level around the corner from Allen Story. 8090 Bar next to Gold Baidu. close 2am. Second tier club, they have KTV rooms on the second floor, and a lounge section on the 3rd floor. 123 Bar,Before you reach MJ walking from Soho, there is an alleyway, First bar in the alleyway. close 2am. second tier club, but full of people always. mostly locals. Wang Jiao, Exit Soho and make a left, walk past rainbow and Eadry Hotel. close 2am. second tier club, mostly locals, have KTV rooms on the second floor ¥100 dozen beers. No. 88 Bar, exit Soho make a left and keep on walking until you see it. close 3am. Franchise club, always packed and they have balcony levels for more private partying. Russians who live in Sanya can apply for a free drink card. ¥180 6 beers. CC, Next to 88. close 2am. They have an outdoor patio lounge on the 3rd floor. :The second floor is a regular KTV. MJ BAR, exit Soho, make a right, walk half a block. close 3am. This is the club with the most foreigners. The bar counter is a Russian hangout. ¥180 6 beers. Rainbow Bar & Grill, Exit Soho, make a left, first bar you see. close 2am. They have both and indoors and outdoors section. The outdoors section is more popular. They have a pool table and a live band. Indoors, they have a foosball table. The burgers here are pretty good. Soho Bar, First bar you will see on Bar Street, across the bridge from Pizza Hut. close 3am. The most popular bar for mainland tourists. More attractive people here than other bars. ¥180 for 6 beers. Take, exit MJ, make a left, go into alley and it's the first bar on the right. close 2am. new bar with a live band. long bar counter stocked with alcohol and girls. Casamia Italian Restaurant, Sanya Wan Road # 88 Down lingji ling Road til the T junction. Turn right and about 300 meters on the right first floor. Green, white and red sign CASA MIA. A really upscale restauraut with excellent service with authentic Italian dishes. Prices are fair, the presentation is good as is the taste, as is the quality of food. Clean and well run. Recommended for western foods that will delight the palate. All wines and beer served. English speaking staff. Italian owner who is the Maitre D aided by his Chinese wife. Sanya Surf Circus, In the middle of Da Dong Beach. close 2am. They rent surfboards during the daytime and they have 4 kittens behind the bar. If you are looking to adopt a kitten, go ask them, they only want to keep one. Almost every Saturday or Friday, they have a beach party. During these parties, you will see ALL the foreigners in Sanya. About 25 percent of the crowd will be Russian, another 25 percent black, and the rest a mix of Americans, Europeans, and Chinese. Run by some Italian guys. They send a mass text message out the day before there's a party. Happy Buddha, Gang Wu Ju, Go to Gang Wu Ju and look for Happy Buddha. close 2am. They have a big lounge area, but this bar is a high bar, most people come here to go to the private KTV rooms on the second floor to do their preferred drug of choice. Rings Lounge. close 2am. They have two floors. On the second floor you can sing karaoke where all the customers can hear and see you - not a common thing in China. They also sell Pizza. This is a relatively new bar and they don't have a lot of customers yet. They do have one problem though - because residents live upstairs, they have to turn down the music after 11pm. ¥100 6 beers. Sanya 8 o'clock KTV, Gang Wu Ju Across the street from Happy Buddha. close midnight. Really ghetto KTV and lounge where the locals hang out. Sound system is not good either. But if you want to hang out with locals, this is it. ¥10 a beer. Yang Guang Di Dai, 4th Floor Across the street from McDonald's, In the building that says New York Studio or something like that, take the elevator to the 4th floor. close 2am. This is where all the Gay and Lesbian people in Sanya hang out. You will find the men in one corner and all the women in another corner. Most of the women have short hair. They sell Anchor beer. There is a wireless microphone and you can sing karaoke. You can pick the songs yourself from the computer. If you are a good looking male, you will get hit on. ¥120 12 beers. Underground Hip Hop Club, basement. all night. By day this is a Hip Hop Dance Studio, by night it's an underground private Hip Hop Club. Many professional dancers from the clubs come here after the bars close. It's got mirrors on the walls so you can watch yourself dance. They have a DJ Booth. Once a month they have a huge party here. To get in, you would need to know someone who can bring you or just wander in and knock on the door to see if they are friendly. Mos Blues. at the Mandarin Oriental Resort. Terrace Bar, Level 2 Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay. Midday to 11pm. Spectacular views, worth the drive to Sunny Bay for the stunning setting. A very sophisticated bar, great selection of whiskies, wines and champagne, not for those on a tight budget. Left Bank Coffee Bar, Guang Ming Lu #8 near the roundabout to the entrance to Phoenix Island. In Time. Hostess Club ¥1000+ for room and alcohol. ¥500 for DJ,¥300 for Prince and Princess, ¥500 for girl. Ke Bao KTV. close 2am. local ktv place. tips for girls ¥100-¥300 Jia Li Lai KTV, 148 Jie Fang Road, 2nd Floor of the hotel. close 2am. ¥100-¥300 tip for the girls ¥250+ for small room including drinks. Xun Mi, Across from Phoenix Island, 2nd Floor. close 2am. They have live music on the second floor, and a quieter section on the rooftop level. In Sanya city and Dadonghai there are many small, clean moderately priced inns and hotels,¥50-100, even in high season, for 1-3 beds. Some may be located in alley ways just off Sanya's beach street, sometimes several floors up without an elevator but the view is worth it. Blue Sky Hostel, 1 Lanhai Alley, Haiyun Road,Take bus 4 to Xia Ri Bai Huo, walk down Haiyun Road and into the alley. One of the oldest hostels in Dadonghai area. The staff is friendly and some can speak English. The hostel can organize trips to all over Hainan. It has internet access, towels, laundry service, mats and hats for the beach. Scooters and motorcycles can be hired. Dorm Y50, Double from Y160. Sanya TianYa International Youth Hostel, No.7 Nanqi Lane, fourth Lane, Yucun Road, Dadonghai Sanya, Hainan China, You can take shuttle bus the cost RMB15 or Bus No.8 ,to Dadonghaithe cost RMB5 from Phoenix Airport and get off from Lulinglukou when you get off there you can catch Taxi to our hostel ，it only cost RMB8. Set in a series of residential streets eight minutes away from Dadonghai Beach, This new arrival boasts four floors of clean,sparkling rooms. Beds are luxuriously soft-a rarity in china-and conduce to a good night's sleep. Bathrooms, including the shared toilets and showers are spotless and cleaned every day. All double and twins room Ensuite. Staff are friendly and helpful. but most importantly open to suggestions for improvement. Include laundry, free WIFI, travel information and a picturesque eartyard plans are in place to renovate the common area. Provided are a cafe including western breakfasts to guests. Dorm Y40, Double from Y120. Donghai Holiday Rooms, Room 803, Unit 1, Building 3, Haiyun Yuan, 66 Yuya Road (Yuya Lu),Sanya. A friendly family run business of serviced rooms and apartments, clean, within a few minutes walking distance of beach, restaurants etc., wi-fi available, some suites have kitchens. Rooms from 94rmb to VIP Queen for 240rmb. Sanya Backpackers Hostel, No.1 Type 1 Villa Lu Ming Community Haihua Road, Dadonghai Sanya, Hainan China 572021,Take bus 8 from Phoenix Airport to Dadonghai Bay alight at Luling Lukou bus stop junction Yuya Road and Haihua Road.. checkin: 14:00; checkout: 12:00. It's located on a private back street/alley and has it's own outdoor bar with pooltable. The hostel is incredibly clean - perhaps too clean. The rooms lack character infact look more like hospital wards. The bar closes at 11:30, but it's really a nice vibe. Good place overall. Dorm Y50, Private room from Y200. Sanya Lama Temple Hostel, 7 Dazhenling alley Take a bus to Luhuitou square, head up the road onto the hill next to the duty free store. Small and quiet hostel about 10 minutes walk from Dadonghai beach. Clean, friendly and dorms far cheaper than anywhere in Dadonghai proper. There is no temple here, the name comes from its affiliation with Beijing's Lama Temple hostel. Dorms Y25-30, rooms from Y130. Four Points by Sheraton Resort Sanya Bay, 78 Sanya Bay Road, Sanya Bay. Basic accommodation/entry level Starwood property in Sanya. Holiday Inn Hotels, 2 locations: Sanya Bay & Yalong Bay. Guoxi Hotel. Basic hotel rooms with standard amenities. Rooms start at ¥418. Tianze Beach Resort Sanya, Binhai Road, Sanya Bay. The hotel is right along Sanya Bay, surrounded by shoreline and a stretch of coconut palm trees. Best rates on official website start at ¥448+″. Sanya Royal Garden Resort, Luling Road, Da Dong Hai Beach, Sanya, Hainan, China. 239 air-conditioned rooms, all of which have mini-bar, color TV, DVD/ CD player, and high-speed Internet access. Standard amenities include outdoor swimming pool, sauna, and health/fitness center and massage service. Best rates on official website start at CNY 388+. Crowne Plaza Sanya, No. 3 Yuya Lu, Sanya, 572000. Central location, mid range hotel. Close to Dadonghai and No1 Market Barry Boutique Hotel Sanya, No.16 Haiyun Road, Dadonghai Resort Sanya, Hainan 572000 China. checkin: 14:00; checkout: 12:00. Offering an outdoor pool, children's playground and sun terrace, Barry Boutique Hotel Sanya is set in Sanya in the Hainan Region. 36 km from Nanshan Temple. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. CNY 300-1200. Anantara Sanya. Conrad Hilton Haitang Bay. Intercontinental Sanya Haitang Bay. Mandarin Oriental Sanya. 5 star resort. Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort. Private Bay 5 Star resort Raffles Hainan. Ritz Carlton Sanya. The Royal Begonia,A Luxury Collection Resort. The St Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort. As a newly developed tourist destination, Sanya exists solely for tourism which is accompanied by annoyances including pick pocketeting and overcharging. Before arrival, travelers should be wary of getting the right address and most up to date telephone number for their hostels/hotels. Some hostels are located in a new district whose roads have just been laid out. Not many people, including the police, know where specific locations are in new districts. When you get lost, always ask drivers to call the staff. Para-sailing, diving, snorkeling and boating are popular but operators may not be trained or certified. If you go for diving, always check air tank pressures before. Some travelers have reported that they received half-empty scuba tanks and found it difficult to inhale smoothly. Sanya has a lot of local tour packages. Some tours to outlying islands may look cheap, but once you arrive on the spot, operators may charge you extra money for using their equipment. Masks, snorkels and fishing rods can be shabby and expensive to rent. Other tours are shopping traps, complete with ridiculous commissions for the tour guide. Before you join any tour, ask specifically what is included in the fee, beach chair, drinks, boat, fishing rod, snorkel, mask, transportation, admission fees, return transportation, etc, and what is not shopping. Thanks to a heavy crackdown on gangsters, Sanya has become much safer than in the early 2000s. While violent crimes against tourists are rare in Sanya, be wary of pick pocketing, bicycle theft and bag snatching. There are occasional reports of professional drivers zooming alongside a tourist and grabbing their bag. Pickpocketing is common on buses. You should avoid bringing any valuables to the beach as theft is occasionally reported. Note that lockers on the beach, along their showers and beach chairs, are not free. They will charge Y20 to Y50, or more, per use. Sanya is also notorious for overcharging. Scams in seafood restaurants were heavily reported in the Chinese media. To avoid very unpleasant sticker shock, make sure you know the price of what you are ordering. That being said, as a tourist area, everything sold close to the beach will be 30%-100% more expensive than in downtown Sanya due to high rents and the law of supply and demand lots of tourists, limited prime real estate for restaurants. Furthermore, market prices anywhere in Sanya are slightly higher than Haikou due to the cost of transportation. For seafood lovers who just traveled from inexpensive Haikou, do not expect to pay Y10 for 4 scallops or 6 oysters. Traffic rules apparently do not exist. Cars and motorcycles drive on both sides of the road and careen down sidewalks as if they had right of way. Irritating honking is ever-present, even when driving on sidewalks. Tourists should not trust the green traffic light and zebra crossings, because changing lights sometimes encourage drivers to speed up. As elsewhere, do not trust drivers to avoid you; you should always avoid them. Cars will only stop at red lights. Bikes will only stop at red traffic lights if they are managed by police, otherwise you will watch them zip and weave though all directions of oncoming traffic. The road dividers on main arterial roads are not there to stop people from running across; they are in place to stop cars from going down the wrong side of the road. Watch a road without these installed and you will see this in practice. The tap water, even in nice hotels, should not be considered safe to drink as the tap water in Sanya is generally not potable. Bring or buy bottled water if you plan to be outside of your accommodations for long periods of time. If you have access to a kettle in your hotel room or rented apartment, boiled water is fine to drink. Hainan is considered an active malaria and dengue fever region. Note that while there are pills to prevent malaria, there is no way to grow antibodies against dengue fever. If you plan to visit tropical forest zones, bring your own strong mosquito repellent and coil incense. While most tourists visit Hainan for the increasingly vibrant city of Sanya, the island is large and has many other more remote locations to see. The eastern coast, between Sanya and Haikou is home to Shimei Bay and Riyuewan, the former which hosts the large and very secluded-feeling Le Meridien, and the latter which has become a popular spot for surfers on a budget. The cheaper hotel is Y480 a night, so not super budget. Take the slow non-express bus to Haikou from the bus station and ask to be dropped off at the respective highway turnoff,Y30, 90min, pay on the bus. Make sure you show them your ticket first or they will take you to another town where a taxi ride back 5 KM they charge Y100. To get back, walk up to the highway and flag down a bus. Note that express buses won't stop to pick you up. A taxi to either location will cost around Y300. Tourism Observer